How to Create a Plan to Maximise Your Time

Learn more time tactics successful people use.

In this workshop, we will concentrate on these 3:

1. Understand systems to leverage time
2. Implement School Teacher Hours
3. Create your tentative schedule to win

FAQ: I use Outlook for my appointments, what is the difference? Excellent question.

The difference between a tentative schedule and using an Outlook Calendar lies in their purpose, format, and functionality:

Tentative Schedule

• Definition: A tentative schedule is a draft plan that outlines proposed dates, times, or activities. It is usually not finalized and may be subject to change.
• Purpose: Used for preliminary planning, brainstorming, or sharing ideas about future plans before committing to a fixed timeline.
• Format: Can be informal (written on paper, in a document, or shared via email). It may not have reminders or interactive features.
• Flexibility: Easily adjusted or revised without the constraints of a structured tool.
• Usage Example: A project manager creates a tentative schedule to propose deadlines for a team project, awaiting feedback before finalizing it.

Outlook Calendar

• Definition: Outlook Calendar is a digital calendar tool integrated into Microsoft Outlook that allows you to manage appointments, meetings, and tasks.
• Purpose: Designed for detailed scheduling, time management, and coordination with others. It helps users keep track of events, set reminders, and share calendars.
• Features:
  • Reminders & Alerts: Notifications for upcoming events.
  • Integration: Syncs with emails and other Microsoft tools.
  • Collaboration: Allows sharing and inviting others to meetings or events.
  • Recurrence: Supports repeating events.
  • Accessibility: Can be accessed on multiple devices (desktop, mobile, etc.).
• Flexibility: While changes can be made, it’s intended for more structured planning and real-time updates.
• Usage Example: A team lead schedules recurring team meetings and sends calendar invites to ensure everyone receives reminders.

Key Differences

Conclusion: Use a tentative schedule for initial planning and Outlook Calendar for finalizing and managing detailed schedules with reminders and collaboration.